OMICRON PTL Siemens 7UT51x V3.

0 Transformer Differential Protection Test Template User Manual

OMICRON PTL

Protection Test Template PTT

Transformer Differential Protection

Siemens 7UT51x V3.0

User Manual

V1.100

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Contents

1 General Information ..................................................................................................................................3

2 Minimum Hardware Requirements..........................................................................................................4
3 Quick Start Information ............................................................................................................................4
4 Using the Template ...................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Test Object ...........................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Hardware Configuration .......................................................................................................................6
5 Required Test Modules and Test Universe Version ..............................................................................9
6 Functional Range ......................................................................................................................................9
7 Not Supported Functions .......................................................................................................................10
8 OMICRON Test Strategy .........................................................................................................................10
9 Template Structure .................................................................................................................................11
9.1 Wiring Test .........................................................................................................................................11
9.2 Initial Test ...........................................................................................................................................12
9.3 87 Configuration Test Primary............................................................................................................12
9.4 87 Configuration Test Secondary.......................................................................................................13
9.5 87 Diff Characteristic Test Primary to Secondary ..............................................................................14
9.6 87 Diff Harmonics Blocking Test ........................................................................................................16
9.7 50/51 Overcurrent Pickup Test...........................................................................................................16
9.8 50/51 Trip Times Test.........................................................................................................................17
9.9 Thermal Overload Trip Time and Thermal Overload Warning Signal Test........................................17
9.10 Reset of Trip Command Test ...........................................................................................................18
9.11 CB Test.............................................................................................................................................18
9.12 Tertiary Side Tests ...........................................................................................................................19
9.13 Using the 7UT51x Transformer Differential Template for Two Winding Tests ................................19
9.14 Using the 7UT51x Differential Template for 1-Phase Transformer..................................................19

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1 General Information
The 7UT51x transformer differential template is used for testing the current differential, overcurrent and
thermal overload protection functions of the 7UT51x relay. This template comprehends different modules
for testing the main protection functions and the most important backup protection functions. It is designed
and configured for use with the 7UT51x XRIO converter which is included in this template. For more
information about the converter, see the Siemens 7UT51x V3.0 XRIO Converter User Manual).

Note: The template is designed and built for use with the Test Universe 2.20 SR1 software.

The template is tested on the following relay:

Manufacturer: Siemens
Model: 7UT513
Firmware Version: V2.1 and V3.0

Annotations:
• Although this template is developed particularly for the relay specified above, it can also be used
for testing similar protection relays.
• The OMICRON PTTs are designed for an experienced OMICRON user. The use of the Test
Universe software, the XRIO technology with LinkToXRIO should be familiar (see
http://www.omicron.at/products/training/ for training information).

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2 Minimum Hardware Requirements

For working with this template, you need a CMC 256-6 test set providing six current outputs for the
differential protection tests. To use the template with 5A relays, a CMA 156 current amplifier is additionally
required.

3 Quick Start Information

To test with the 7UT51x transformer differential template:

1. Double click the file 7UT51x.occ to start the template-based procedure.

2. Open the test object.
3. Load (Import) the latest XRIO converter version for the 7UT51x.
4. Enter your relay settings, and then click OK.

Figure 1: Relay settings in the XRIO converter

5. Open the Hardware Configuration.

6. Enter all necessary information for:
• General
• Analog Outputs
• Binary / Analog Inputs
• Binary Outputs
• DC Analog Inputs
7. Click OK.
8. Follow the wiring instructions.
9. Start testing.
10. Evaluate and archive the results.

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4 Using the Template

The 7UT51x transformer differential template is divided into three object groups: the test object, the
hardware configuration and the list of OMICRON test modules used for testing the relay's protection
functions. The OMICRON test modules are classified in different main groups, which a set in a tree
structure to create a better overview. The following test parts are available to test the 7UT51x protection
functions:
• Pre-test structure with wiring and initial tests
• Primary-Secondary Side structure – This group contains all the necessary sub-groups to test the
transformer differential protection functions (primary-secondary), the overcurrent protection
functions (primary-secondary), the thermal overload protection functions (primary-secondary) and
the CB functionality (at the two sides of 2-winding transformers).
• Primary-Tertiary Side structure – This group contains all the necessary sub-groups to test the
transformer differential protection functions (primary-tertiary), the overcurrent protection functions
(tertiary) and the thermal overload protection functions (tertiary)
• CB Test to test the CB functionality at the three sides of 3-winding transformers

The template can be used for testing the following protection functions:
• 87 Transformer current differential protection
• 50, 50N, 51, 51N Definite time and instantaneous phase overcurrent
• 49 Thermal overload protection
• CB auxiliary contacts

4.1 Test Object

The test object already contains the 7UT51x XRIO converter which includes all setting parameters of the
modelled 7UT51x protection functions. The setting parameters are built as an image of the
DIGSI 4.81 software. For more information, see the Siemens 7UT51x V3.0 XRIO Converter User Manual.

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4.2 Hardware Configuration

The hardware configuration offers different configuration options for voltage and current outputs. For
testing the 7UT51x relay with the 7UT51x differential test template, the standard configuration shown in
the following figure is required.

Figure 2: Configuration of the voltage and current outputs

Note: If higher currents are needed for testing (e.g. relays with Inom = 5 A), the current output
configuration can be adapted and amplifiers like the CMA 156 can be used.

The following pictures show the connection of the CMC 256 to the relay. Figure 3 shows the connection
diagram for primary to secondary tests and Figure 4 shows the connection for primary to tertiary tests.

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Figure 3: Connection diagram for primary to secondary tests

Figure 4: Connection diagram for primary to tertiary tests

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In the Analog Outputs dialog box, the current outputs have to be routed to the name variables. Figure 3
shows the Analog Output configuration.

Figure 5: Analog Output configuration for primary to secondary tests

In the Binary / Analog Inputs dialog box, configure the signals as follows:
• 1 trigger signal set to Trip End a
• 1 trigger signal set to Trip End b
• 1 trigger signal set to Trip End c
• 1 trigger signal set to Start
• 1 trigger signal set to Thermal Overload Warning
• 1 signals for the circuit breaker auxiliary contacts set to CB aux. Leg a (52a)
• 1 signals for the circuit breaker auxiliary contacts set to CB aux. Leg b (52a)
• 1 signals for the circuit breaker auxiliary contacts set to CB aux. Leg c (52a)

The following figure shows the Binary / Analog Inputs configuration.

Note: The binary inputs are preset to potential free. Change these predefined settings to the values
needed at the test site.

Figure 6: Binary / Analogue Inputs configuration

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The necessary signals, trip signal, starting signal and circuit breaker auxiliary contacts (CB aux.), have to
be routed to the following binary inputs:
• Trip End a to: binary input 1
• Trip End b to: binary input 2
• Trip End c to: binary input 3
• Starting to: binary input 5
• Thermal Overload Warning to: binary input 6
• Trip CB aux. Leg a to: binary input 7
• Trip CB aux. Leg b to: binary input 8
• Trip CB aux. Leg c to: binary input 9

Note: The circuit breaker auxiliary contact is required for the trip test with the circuit breaker. If the circuit
breaker auxiliary contact cannot be connected to the binary inputs, the trip test with the circuit breaker
cannot be performed.

5 Required Test Modules and Test Universe Version

To use this template, you must have a valid test license for the OMICRON Test Universe 2.2 or higher
and the following test modules:

• Control Center
• Ramping
• State Sequencer
• Advanced Differential
• Overcurrent

6 Functional Range
The test modules are grouped according to the protection function to be tested. The template includes test
modules for the following protection functions:

• Diff Configuration primary (87)

• Diff Configuration secondary (87)
• Diff Operating Characteristic primary to secondary (87)
• Diff Trip Time Characteristic primary to secondary (87)
•
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2 Harmonic blocking
• 5th Harmonic blocking
• Overcurrent primary (50, 50N, 51, ,51N)
• Overcurrent secondary (50, 50N, 51, 51N)
• Thermal overload warning primary (49)
• Thermal overload trip primary (49)
• Thermal overload warning secondary (49)
• Thermal overload trip secondary (49)
• Trip time with circuit breaker contacts
• Reset of trip command end A and end B
• Diff Configuration tertiary (87)
• Diff Operating Characteristic primary to tertiary (87)
• Diff Trip Time Characteristic primary to tertiary (87)
• Overcurrent tertiary (50, 50N, 51, 51N)
• Thermal overload warning tertiary (49)
• Thermal overload trip tertiary (49)
• Reset of trip command end A, end B and end C
• Trip time with circuit breaker contacts

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The test modules are activated automatically when the template is loaded. If a protection function is
deactivated in the test object, the corresponding test modules are deactivated automatically.
If a test module has been deactivated, it will not be activated automatically. In this case, activate the test
module manually or reset the template to the initial state (all modules activated) as follows: On the Test
menu, point to User Command, and then click CheckAllModules.

Note: Test modules will only be unchecked after the test object or the Hardware Configuration has been
opened during a test.

7 Not Supported Functions

The following functions of the 7UT51x relay are not supported by the transformer differential test template:
• Restricted ground fault differential protection (REF)
•
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3 and 4 harmonic restraint for the 87 Transformer differential protection
• 87 Motor/generator differential protection
• 87 Tie-point differential protection
• Transformer tank protection

8 OMICRON Test Strategy

The 7UT51x differential test template includes the pick-up and trip time value tests which are performed in
a standardized way. For the pick-up value testing, the setting value is evaluated by a ramp increasing the
variable under test until the pick-up value is reached. The drop-off value is tested with a second ramp
which decreases the variable under test until the starting signal drops off.
Trip times are tested by simulating a fault which exceeds the pick-up value and the specific tolerances.
This results in a trip command of the tested protection function. The time between the simulation of the
fault and the reception of the trip signal is measured and evaluated.

Note: Do not only rely on the automatic assessment of the test points in the test modules but check the
plausibility of all test results manually to achieve maximum reliability of the test results.

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9 Template Structure
The structure of the 7UT51x differential test template is shown below.

Figure 7: 7UT51x differential test template

9.1 Wiring Test

The wiring test is used to check the connections between the CMC test set and the relay. Therefore the
OMICRON Diff Configuration test module is used to simulate a through fault condition with IFault = 1 × Iref.
If the test set and the relay are connected correctly, the relay will not trip during this test. Check the output
values with the values measured by the relay. If both values match, the relay and the test set are wired
correctly.

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9.2 Initial Test

The initial test is used to check whether the relay trips when a standard fault condition occurs. The
OMICRON Diff Trip Time Characteristic test module is used for the initial test. A three-phase fault is
simulated with Idiff = 2 × Iref which has to be switched off by the differential protection function of the relay.

9.3 87 Configuration Test Primary

The configuration test is used to check the correct behaviour of the relay in a through fault condition, when
the fault occurring on the primary side gets supplied from the secondary side of the protected object.
Therefore the OMICRON Diff Configuration test module is used. The configuration test is executed for
phase-phase faults and for phase-ground faults, in order to check the correct removal of the zero
sequence components. The test is passed when no trip occurs.

Figure 8: Configuration test primary

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9.4 87 Configuration Test Secondary

The configuration test secondary is similar to the configuration test primary described above, but the fault
location is on the secondary side of the protected object. The supply side is the primary side of the
protected object.

Figure 9: Configuration test secondary

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9.5 87 Diff Characteristic Test Primary to Secondary

The diff characteristic test primary is designed for testing the relay's behaviour to internal fault conditions.
Therefore the OMICRON Diff Operating Characteristics and the Diff Trip Time Characteristic test modules
are used. The operating characteristic is tested with several search lines from 0.5 × Iref to 4 × Iref. The
predefined search lines can be modified by the user. The predefined search lines are limited to 4 × Iref
due to the high currents needed for this test point, as high currents may damage the relay's current inputs.
The diff trip time characteristic is tested with a single test shot at Idiff = 2 × Iref.

Figure 10: Diff operating characteristic test primary to secondary side

Note: The diff operating characteristic is based on Iref (primary) values of the 7UT51x relay. It is not
based on Inom as shown in the test module. Additional search lines can be added by the user.

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Figure 11: Diff trip time characteristic test primary to secondary side

Note: The test point can be modified by the user. If the test current is too low, remove and set a new test
point.

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9.6 87 Diff Harmonics Blocking Test

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The blocking of the differential protection function by 2 harmonics and 5 harmonics are tested with two
OMICRON Diff Harmonic Restraint test modules. A search line is placed at Idiff = 1.5 × Iref in both
modules. Additional search lines can be added by the user.

Figure 12: Diff harmonics blocking test related to the reference leg (here primary side)

9.7 50/51 Overcurrent Pickup Test

These test modules are used to test the pickup of the 50/51 overcurrent protection function of each
winding. This test is repeated for each transformer winding and will not be described again, as the other
two tests are copies of the first one with different pickup and time values. The OMICRON Ramping test
module is used for this test. The current in one phase is ramped up until the 50/51 pickup value is reached
and the relay starts. The drop-off value is measured until the start signal falls. The reset ratio is calculated
for each value.

Note: The differential function has to be blocked before testing the overcurrent functionality.

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9.8 50/51 Trip Times Test

The phase overcurrent trip times are tested with OMICRON Overcurrent test modules, with one module
for each phase. The resulting phase overcurrent characteristic is drawn and the test shots are set at 1.15
times the first stage pick-up value, 0.9 times the second stage pick-up value, 1.1 times the second stage
pick-up value, 0.9 times the third stage pick-up value and 1.1 times the third stage pick-up value. The trip
time for each test point is measured and evaluated. Each phase is tested separately. This test is repeated
for each transformer winding as described here.

Figure 13: 50(N)/51(N) trip times test

9.9 Thermal Overload Trip Time and Thermal Overload Warning Signal Test
The thermal overload function of the relay is tested with two OMICRON StateSequencer test modules by
simulating a three-phase fault. The test shot for the trip test is set to 1.15 × IN.
The thermal overload warning is tested with a second OMICRON StateSequencer test module
implementing the same test shot as the module used for the trip test. The only difference is the monitored
binary input. While the trip signal is monitored in the trip test, the warning input serves as a trigger in the
test of the thermal overload warning. The memory of the relay's thermal overload model has to be reset
prior to the second test. For more information, see the relay manual.

Note: The thermal overload warning can only be tested if the warning signal of the thermal overload
function is routed to one of the relay's outputs.

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Note: The StateSequencer Module has a max. test time of 838s. Thus if the time point for the thermal
overload warning stage or the thermal overload trip time stage Tnom is bigger than 838s, please change
the load current in the xRio-Converter. The parameter for the load current will be find in the XRIO-
Converter under Additional Parameters – Relay Information – 49 Thermal Overload.

Figure 14: Thermal Overload Test – Tnom out of range

9.10 Reset of Trip Command Test

The reset of the trip command is tested with an OMICRON State Sequencer test module. A sequence of
three states is used, beginning with a pre-fault state with nominal voltage and current. A fault with 2 × Idiff>
is created, forcing the relay to trip. The time between the trip command and the reset of the trip command
is evaluated.

9.11 CB Test
For testing the trip time with circuit breaker contacts test, an OMICRON State Sequencer test module is
used. This test is divided into three sequencer states: pre-fault, fault and post-fault. The fault is a three-
pole fault with Idiff = 2 × Inom. The time elapse between the trip command and the circuit breaker open is
evaluated.

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9.12 Tertiary Side Tests

For testing the three-winding transformers, the connection between the CMC test set and the relay has to
be adapted as shown below.

Figure 15: Wiring information for primary to tertiary tests

After the wiring has been adapted, the primary to tertiary tests can be executed. These tests are similar to
the primary to secondary tests described above.

9.13 Using the 7UT51x Transformer Differential Template for Two Winding Tests
If you want to use the 7UT51x transformer differential template for testing two-winding transformers with a
relay similar to the relay, connect the "Relay Trip End c" signal to the "Relay Trip End b" signal. This
ensures that all trip signals routed in the test modules are available.

9.14 Using the 7UT51x Differential Template for 1-Phase Transformer

Currently it is not possible to test 1-phase transformer with the 7UT51x transformer differential test
template, because the converter of the 7UT51x is only build for 3-phase transformers. The XRIO structure
does not provide the functions and settings for 1-phase transformer. It is possible to build up this feature
in XRIO. For this the Additional Parameters block provides a parameter "Correction factor kGV" for
correction of the test IPick-up value.

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